Data Breach Prevention requires increased collaboration

Risk assessments should happen regularly. A breach drill can be a quick way to assess breach risk and can serve as a big wake-up call. Additionally, dedicate resources in each area of the business to monitor and research how your institution is protecting sensitive information. Encourage employees to give feedback on potential risks and make reporting easy.

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Excellent article on how good communication (and collaboration) can help keep data breach (and your compliance) sound.